Whittling Bear Adventure
- Adventure name: Whittling
- Rank: Bear
- Type: Elective
- Category:
Overview
A pocketknife is a useful tool to have for Scouting activities. It can also be dangerous if you don’t use it the right way. In this Adventure, you will learn how to use a pocketknife safely. You will also get to learn the basics of carving. This Adventure is required in order for you to use any knife during a Cub Scout activity as a 3rd grade Bear. Next year you will need to earn the Webelos Adventure, Chef’s Knife, to earn the privilege of using a knife during a Cub Scout activity as a 4th grade Webelos. Prior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved.
Requirements
Requirement 1
Read, understand, and promise to abide by the “Cub Scout Knife Safety Rules.”
Activities:
- Knife Safety Rules Bear (Indoor, energy 1, supplies 1, prep 1) Cub Scouts learn and explain the knife safety rules.
- Knife Safety Rules Charades (Indoor, energy 4, supplies 2, prep 2) Cub Scouts learn about the knife safety rules by playing charades.
Requirement 2
Demonstrate the knife safety circle.
Activities:
- Knife Safety Circle Bear (Indoor, energy 3, supplies 1, prep 1) Cub Scouts practice the knife safety circle.
Requirement 3
Demonstrate that you know how to care for and use your pocketknife safely.
Activities:
- Pocketknife Sharpening Practice Bear (Indoor, energy 3, supplies 5, prep 2) Cub Scouts practice sharpening their pocketknives.
Requirement 4
Make two carvings with a pocketknife.
Activities:
- Potato Printing Press (Indoor, energy 3, supplies 3, prep 2) Cub Scouts carve a pattern into a potato and print a design.
- Soap Carving (Indoor, energy 3, supplies 3, prep 2) Cub Scouts carve a simple item out of soap.
Resources
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